{"id":17552,"date":"2018-01-30T12:17:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T18:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burgersdogspizza.com\/?p=17552"},"modified":"2018-01-30T12:17:17","modified_gmt":"2018-01-30T18:17:17","slug":"fast-food-chain-lent-menus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.peterstromquist.com\/?p=17552","title":{"rendered":"Finding Nemo &#8211; Fast Food \/ Chain Lent Menus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/burgersdogspizza.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/fishie.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-17554\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-17554\" src=\"http:\/\/burgersdogspizza.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/fishie.jpg\" alt=\" Fast Food \/ Chain Lent Menus\" width=\"271\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a>We&#8217;re two weeks away from Mardi Gras, which also means we are two weeks away from the start of Lent, the 40 day period leading up to the Christian celebration of Easter.<\/p>\n<p>A type of fasting is a customary observance for many Christians during this period, with a particular rite being the substitution of fish, for meat, on certain days or throughout the period.<\/p>\n<p>American fast food businesses like to offer alternatives to the segment of the population giving up meat during this period, and generally offer fish\/seafood alternatives, specials, for the period surrounding Lent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last year<\/strong>, the following companies added specials to their menus, as described, this year&#8217;s offerings may be similar or new items added. (<strong>Prices are not verified<\/strong> for accuracy).In the case of chains\/franchises, subject to participating restaurants of course.<\/p>\n<p>Abuelo\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Special menu items like Pescado Guerro, Yucatan Shrimp Fajitas, Tilapia Vera Cruz, Enchiladas De Cazumel, Salmon Santa Cruz, and Shrimp Fajita Salad.<\/p>\n<p>Arby\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Fish sandwich, spicy fish sandwich.\u00a0 Had the spicy fish (&#8220;Nashville Hot&#8221;) recently, quite enjoyed it.<\/p>\n<p>Bakers Square\u00a0\u2013 AYCE Fish Fry \u2013 specific days\/times<\/p>\n<p>Bertucci\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Twirl your fork in a a bowl of\u00a0pan-saut\u00e9ed mussels with aglio-olia spaghetti for $15.99 (). The dish includes P.E.I. mussels saut\u00e9ed with chopped garlic, onions, cherry peppers, chunky tomatoes, and Italian parsley over aglio-olia spaghetti tossed with olive oil and garlic.<\/p>\n<p>Black Angus Steakhouse\u00a0\u2013 Lunch on\u00a0beer-battered fish and chips for $9.50 ()\u00a0with purchase of a beverage.<\/p>\n<p>Bojangles\u00a0\u2013 You can enjoy a\u00a0wild-caught Alaskan pollock sandwich (), which includes fry seasoning, cheddar cheese, and tartar sauce on a toasted, buttered bun.<\/p>\n<p>Bonefish Grill\u00a0\u2013 Share a\u00a0dinner for two for $55 (). The dinner includes two seasonal fish entrees from the Dine &amp; Discover for Two menu, Bang Bang shrimp, and a dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Boston Market\u00a0\u2013 On Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent, enjoy the\u00a0baked cod (), which includes wild-caught pacific cod with two sides and freshly baked cornbread.<\/p>\n<p>Bravo Cucina Italiana\u00a0\u2013 Dig into\u00a0Lenten lunch specials for $14.99 and dinner specials for $16.99 (), such as the grilled jumbo shrimp, romano crusted tilapia, lobster bisque, and salad.<\/p>\n<p>Brio Tuscan Grille\u00a0\u2013 Choose one of the\u00a0Lenten specials (), which include meat-free appetizers and entrees like Peroni beer-battered fish and chips, as well as ravioli with lobster and shrimp.<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings\u00a0\u2013 Browse the\u00a0Lenten menu (), which features meatless items and seafood dishes like the blackened Chilean salmon sandwich and the fish and chips with Haddock filet flash-fried in Sam Adams batter.<\/p>\n<p>Burger King\u00a0\u2013 Munch on a\u00a0Big Fish sandwich (), which includes 100% white Alaskan pollock, breaded with crispy panko breading and topped with sweet tartar sauce, tangy pickles, all on top of a toasted brioche-style bun.<\/p>\n<p>Captain D\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Over Lent, get\u00a0full meal deals for $4.99 (). Choose from favorites like butterfly shrimp, southern-style fish tenders, and fish with home-style shrimp.<\/p>\n<p>Carl\u2019s Jr.\u00a0\u2013 Grab a\u00a0Redhook beer-battered fish sandwich ().<\/p>\n<p>Carrabba\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Choose from a variety of\u00a0Lenten seafood specials (), such as salmon cetriolini, shrimp and sea scallop spiedino, and cioppini.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie Brown\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 salmon, crab cakes, shrimp, and fish and chips.<\/p>\n<p>Cheddar\u2019s Casual Cafe\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0sweet and spicy crispy shrimp ), which features crispy beer-battered fried shrimp tossed in a handcrafted Sriracha and chile garlic sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Cheeseburger in Paradise\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0all-you-can-eat fish Fridays<\/p>\n<p>Chili\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Lunch on\u00a0Lent specials \u00a0like the Margherita flatbread salad, Cajun shrimp pasta, mango chile tilapia, and ancho salmon.<\/p>\n<p>Church\u2019s Chicken\u00a0\u2013 YLenten specials , such as the hand-breaded fish or eight-piece lemon-seasoned butterfly shrimp, both served with Hush Puppy Biscuit Bites.<\/p>\n<p>Corner Bakery Cafe\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Lent breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials (), such as the California Grille panini, mac and three-cheese pasta, tomato mozzarella sandwich, and tuna salad sandwich.<\/p>\n<p>Daphne\u2019s California Greek\u00a0\u2013 Greek Baja crispy shrimp pita. The sandwich includes warm pita bread with avocado spread, tomato slices, red cabbage, and crispy shrimp topped with creamy chipotle sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Del Taco\u00a0\u2013 Lenten specials:\u00a0Buy one, get one free jumbo shrimp burrito *\u00a0Two fish tacos with wild Alaskan pollock<\/p>\n<p>Eat\u2019n Park\u00a0\u2013 fish fry for $19.99 (). The fish fry includes two Whale of a Cod fish sandwiches, fresh chips for two with ranch dressing, and a pint of soup or coleslaw.<\/p>\n<p>Firehouse Subs\u00a0\u2013 Free chips and soda with purchase of certain sandwiches<\/p>\n<p>Friendly\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Endless shrimp<\/p>\n<p>Fuddruckers\u00a0\u2013 AYCE Fish fridays; menu item fish and chips<\/p>\n<p>Genghis Grill\u00a0\u2013 Seafood combinationsincluding shrimp, calamari, Khan\u2019s Krab, garlic-lime marinated white fish, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Golden Corral\u00a0\u2013 Fish Fry Fridays featuring an endless buffet of fried fish, baked fish, popcorn shrimp, and all the fixings.<\/p>\n<p>Hardees\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Redhook beer-battered fish sandwich<\/p>\n<p>Jack in the Box\u00a0\u2013 Alaskan Pollock fish sandwich with a 100% Alaskan Pollock fish filet, tangy tartar sauce, and shredded lettuce on a bun.<\/p>\n<p>Joe\u2019s Crab Shack\u00a0\u2013 Half off 2nd lunch on certain days.<\/p>\n<p>Krystal\u00a0\u2013 Shrimp po boy or double dozen combo.<\/p>\n<p>Logan\u2019s Roadhouse\u00a0\u2013 Sasonal seafood items (), such as the Moonshine popcorn shrimp.<\/p>\n<p>Long John Silver\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Catch these Lenten special deals:<br \/>\n* A\u00a0free six-piece order of shrimp ()\u00a0with any regular family meal purchase.<br \/>\nCombo specials, meals and platters<\/p>\n<p>Macaroni Grill\u00a0\u2013 Try\u00a0Lent specials under 600 calories (), such as the folded ravioli pomadoro or the sweet and savory salmon and kale salad.<\/p>\n<p>Marie Callenders\u00a0\u2013 Check out the\u00a0new fish and shrimp dishes<\/p>\n<p>McDonald\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Try the classic\u00a0 Filet -O-Fish ().<\/p>\n<p>Mimi\u2019s Cafe\u00a0\u2013 Lenten skewers such as Atlantic salmon, shrimp, or sea scallops paired with roasted ratatouille vegetables, a Provence medley of eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and tomatoes in a red pepper sauce.<\/p>\n<p>Shakey\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Garlic shrimp pizza, special price<\/p>\n<p>Sizzler\u00a0\u2013 Special fish entrees<\/p>\n<p>Smashburger\u00a0\u2013 Black bean burger<\/p>\n<p>Souper Salad\u00a0\u2013 Check local restaurant, offers will vary.<\/p>\n<p>Steak \u2018n Shake\u00a0\u2013 Fish sandwich or fish plate special<\/p>\n<p>Taco Bueno\u00a0\u2013 Shrimp and drink special<\/p>\n<p>Taco Cabana\u00a0\u2013 Shrimp quesadillas.<\/p>\n<p>TacoTime\u00a0\u2013 Fish burrito discounts.<\/p>\n<p>Texas Corral\u00a0\u2013 Over Lent, you can catch these three deals:<br \/>\n*\u00a0Everyday Lenten seafood specials (), such as the shrimp fajitas $12.99, fried lake perch and jumbo shrimp for $16.99, or the crab penne alfredo for $12.99.<br \/>\n*\u00a0Catch of the Day Fridays . Every Friday, you can get a different item from the Spring Seafood menu at a special priceAn\u00a0all-you-can-eat shrimp dinner for $16.99 which includes a soup or salad and a choice of side.<\/p>\n<p>Togo\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 Lemon pepper tuna sub, hot or cold<\/p>\n<p>Wendy\u2019s\u00a0\u2013 wild-caught North Pacific cod, hand-cut and lightly coated in a crispy, panko breading, and then topped with a creamy dill tartar sauce and crunchy dill pickles.<\/p>\n<p>White Castle\u00a0\u2013 Fish and shrimp nibblers.\u00a0 Had these last couple years. <strong>Wrote about them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fast Food \/ Chain Lent Menus<\/p>\n<p>Fast Food \/ Chain Lent Menus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re two weeks away from Mardi Gras, which also means we are two weeks away from the start of Lent, the 40 day period leading up to the Christian celebration of Easter. 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